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Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Neologisms: dystectonics

Dysfunctional tectonic dynamics; tectonic shift or displacement; the preconditions or causes of earthquakes; metaphorically speaking of one's inner (emotional and spiritual) life, the mismatch between thoughts and feelings, intentions and habits, or words and actions that engender inner stress, conflict, unhappiness or mild depression.